Block Gallery

I was asked to do an install in the “Case Studies“ windows for Miriam Preston Block Gallery by the City of Raleigh Arts Office. The exhibit is up from February 6 to the end of March.

City of Raleigh produced an interview with myself and the artists in the “Surface Matters” show also up this month. My interview is the last one so you will have to FFWD to the 59 minute mark to see my segment.

 

 

Block Gallery Exhibition – Surface Matters

February 06 – March 21, 2014 (Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

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Studio Moving Sale

I am sad to announce that I moving my studio out of Golden Belt in Durham at the end of September. I love the space and the community but since the birth of my son Ryland it has been difficult to get here as much as I need to. Most of my recent work has been done at home (in the middle of the night). At any rate, as I transition to the new home studio I am having a studio cleaning sale 9/20 and 9/21.…

some small drawings from May

Here are a few small drawings from last month.  These are two stage drawings, the color first then the black.  These explore chaotic evolution similar to the way my prints compare figures by overlay.

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These are about 3″x4″ each.…

Some ink drawings

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Some ink drawings from May 11, 2013 at 6:32pm.  These are each about 4 inches tall.  I have been doing a lot of drawings in this size lately.  I have been using Prismacolor markers with a brush tip and they have the ability to make these incredibly thin lines.  The extreme pressure sensitivity has lead me to experiment with chair and desk height to get the optimal arm position. I have good results on a low lap desk that allows my whole arm to move.…

Ink Drawings

I made these drawings on April 6, 2013 at 10:02am.  I used liquitex ink and a refillable OTR marker.  Each drawings is approximately 9×12 inches.  I made several sets that morning, will post some more soon.

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Multicolor Grids

 

 

 

 

I’ve been experimenting with acrylic inks in refillable pens from On the Run.

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Progress of 4 paintings

Progress shots from 4 paintings (426, 427, 431 and 432) stitched together over “asphalt dub” by The After Dark Set (http://afterdarkset.bandcamp.com/). This shows the initial color choices being made for each painting and then the final finished product. These paintings were made between June 2012 and March 2013.…

Ternary at The Carrack, March 15

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I am pleased to announce I am taking part in a 3 person show in Durham, opening next week at The Carrack Modern Art in Durham.

Ternary: 3 Durham Abstract Painters is a show by three young artists unified in their bold use of color and commitment to working in Durham. Inspired by the Washington Color School, Joe McDonough, Ross Ford and Ryan McKellar wish to reignite a serious conversation about color and abstraction in Durham.  The Carrack is located at 111 West Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701

Join us during the March 15th Third Friday in Durham to meet the artists, see the show and enjoy refreshments.…

Sketchbook 2013

It’s been awhile since I posted drawings from my sketchbook.  Here are some from February 1st, 2013.  These drawings are in preparation for Number 433.  Number 432 is already in progress and mostly finished, those of you who follow my Instagram have seen some progress shots.  If I can finish it in time 433 will be in my upcoming show at The Carrack Modern Art with Ryan McKellar and Joe McDonough March 11-23, 2013.  We have a few special performances planned and I may even be creating an installation… but more on that later.  …

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